Monday, December 27, 2010

The Big Event is over. Christmas Day, 2010, is now part of our recent memories.

The Christmas season, however, is still very much alive and well. There's no way the tree is coming down yet or the bright, twinkling white outdoor lights will be dimmed. No siree. There are still several days left until New Year's celebrations begin.

But, I promise, after this week there will be no more photos of the decorations, the tree, or anything else Christmas. All will be neatly taken down, packed away, and stored in the attic until next year. This, I promise you, so bear with me just a few more days.

For me, the highlight of the season has been spending time with people I love. It always is. The spontaneous dinner parties at home, visiting other peoples' houses, holiday concerts, receiving stacks of cards in the mail---I love it all.

A niece made chocolate bark and truffles from Belgium chocolate and I had to quickly give those to my "forever love" because they were soooooo fabulously delicious. Definitely, I'd want to eat every single one so they have now disappeared.

I've loved seeing the smiles from children constructing gingerbread houses. It has been such a joy to hear my nieces' little girls singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer while decked out in their holiday dresses, including fancy red shoes!

Christmas night the fire crackled in the fireplace, the lights of the tree continued to mesmerize me, and my heart filled to the very brim with love for the message of this magnificent Christmas season. The Christ child was born and brought hope to mankind forever more.

Like the golden angel on the mantle, I'd do anything to blast a trumpet to the heavens to show the gratitude for being alive that fills every bit of my heart.

Hey Susan -- I was right. My Aunt Elaine does have Susan Branch books. She's the one who posted just above. :) Your tree is absolutely beautiful! We are finally down to just a few crumbs from the cookies brought home last week. Melissa made truffles, too, and they were quite yummy! A friend also made toffee and I've had to stop munching on that as I was feeling gooey ooey sick. :/ Stay safe and warm and cozy inside while the winter weather blows outside. Best wishes, Tammy

One of my most favorite things was taking a peek into all of my blog-friends' homes to see their beautiful Christmas decor! What a blessing that was for me! And to learn how many of them are sisters-in-Christ, also! :)

Susan, your tree and other decorations are beautiful and magical! When I was growing up, we always kept our Christmas tree and decorations out until January 6th, The Epiphany....That was extra special, because it is also my birthday! :)

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